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[BashBacker#16]

Boerger & 3619,

Heard Marks is definitely questionable for the game on Saturday which may change the outlook considerably.  If he plays, will he be effective - wouldn't think he would be 100%?  That may add to your discussion.

...anxious to see how this one turns out.  Millsaps won't be Sewanee nor Anderson.

[DPU3619]

Boerger & 3619,

Heard Marks is definitely questionable for the game on Saturday which may change the outlook considerably.  If he plays, will he be effective - wouldn't think he would be 100%?  That may add to your discussion.

...anxious to see how this one turns out.  Millsaps won't be Sewanee nor Anderson.

Dunno who your source is, but I believe you.  I've heard dfferently, but he might just be on the injury report for this week. 

I've heard he's going to play.  In fact, they made it sound like he could have went LAST Saturday on the mountain if it was a big game.  But,  they opted to keep him out to avoid making it worse. 

Millsaps may not be Sewanee or Anderson, but DePauw isn't Austin or Louisiana College, either.  

[Just_that_kid]

I just hope an injury doesn't turn into "the reason" if things don't go the way DePauw would like it to. Like i've said though, I don't think it'll really matter. Nothing personal or any disrespect to anyone or any institution.. just my opinion.
Millsaps isn't Sewanee or Anderson, and DePauw isn't Austin or LC, but I don't think it matters..  (sorry. had to do a LITTLE trash talking. Read TigerDad's article above. That's my reasoning!)

[Ron Boerger]

It would be a shame if Marks (or Joseph, for that matter) has to play at less than 100% and I hope that will not be the case for either team. 

[Tex]

I think the quote is, "Show me a good and gracious loser, and I'll show you a failure."

Knute Rockne / Notre Dame

Lombardi probably stole it from Rockne then...  http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/v/vincelomba161268.html

[Tex]

Austin College looks great on paper, but when we drove through Sherman, the kid told me to keep on driving.  I think it's a bit too close to Sucklahoma or something. 

[HunterT]

BashBacker-
Marks is Definately Questionable?? isn't that some kind of grammatical error? Something like "I'm 100% sure that I haven't made my mind up yet." Can I get a ruling from an english major?

as for relavance to this week, I look at the poll. That's the easiest and fastest comparison for what we think about this game. If the game stays under 40 total points, the numbers show 11-8 in favor of Millsaps. Possible scores could include 21-17ish all the way to 3-0ish. In my opinion a score that results from a hard faught evenly matched game with equally matched offense and defense (depending on the score). A very good possibility.

however this could also include 38-0 or 31-7ish. In which case (from the posts) it seems people would pick Millsaps. It seems though that the only way Depauw would win (using the poll) is if it stays close and low scoring.

if the scores go over the 40 pt mark, Millsaps is an overwhelming favorite (8-2 votes). Possible scores could include 21-20 (very similar to before), as well as 41-0. Does anybody else see where I'm going?

I thank whoever set up the poll we have, but i'm suggesting a possible last minute change for the day before the game. I suggest an over/under of 40 with options inluding:

Under 40: A) Millsaps by 8 or more
                 B) Millsaps by 7 or less
                 C) Depauw by 7 or less
                 D) Depauw by 8 or more
and the same 4 options for Over 40 as well. It might not be possible on such short notice. But since this single game has caused more posts than any other game i've seen discussed in the last few years, what can it hurt? at least it would be a little more specific options.

Hey maybe even a bonus prize if anybody can guess the total points right on. That'd be fun.

[Ralph Turner]

In Texas, AC can't be beaten, IMO, for it's foreign languages and pre-med, pre-law programs.

Pre-med?  No, No, NO!

Tell the kid to take that AC degree, his/her GPA and GRE/LSAT, go to law school or biz school and 2-3 years later you will have a good job, with a better pay and unlimited opportunities for career development and entrepreneurship.  Your best return on investment.

Eight years out of AC with an MD, you will be just getting your first job, probably as a salaried shift worker, with no authority, lots of life-and-death responsibility and no opportunity to advance.  Your educational return on investment will be worse than a school teacher.

If your calling to medicine is similar to the clergy or the mission fields, then answer it.  Otherwise, there are plenty of places where you can answer altruistic callings, with a better combination of rewards, professional and personal.

Just my $0.019 worth after the most recent round of Medicare cuts to physicians. 

[INQBScout]

Millsaps won't be Sewanee nor Anderson.

...nor one of those tough NCAC squads...

[INQBScout]

Marks is Definately Questionable?? isn't that some kind of grammatical error? Something like "I'm 100% sure that I haven't made my mind up yet." Can I get a ruling from an english major?

exactly...it's kind of like, "Hey, All America quarterback, get out there on the hands team!"

[DePauwDad]

I just hope an injury doesn't turn into "the reason" if things don't go the way DePauw would like it to. Like i've said though, I don't think it'll really matter. Nothing personal or any disrespect to anyone or any institution.. just my opinion.
Millsaps isn't Sewanee or Anderson, and DePauw isn't Austin or LC, but I don't think it matters..  (sorry. had to do a LITTLE trash talking. Read TigerDad's article above. That's my reasoning!)

With all due respect, that is one of the more funny posts I've had the pleasure of reading. If the Millsaps bus breaks down on the way from the hotel, and they must forfeit, would that not be the reason they lost? If the entire Millsaps OLine gets food poisoning and craps themselves half to death, would that not be a valid reason as to why the majors were less effective during the game? By the way, I hope neither happen.

I am not looking for excuses, because DePauw will not need any. If Marks doesn't play, Millsaps will have a clear advantage.

[BashBacker#16]

INQBscout,

Good one.

Latest:  (no joke) Marks is out for tomorrow.

[historymajor]

I seriously hope that both Marks and Joseph play, or both don't play!  Otherwise we'll have weeks of 'what-if' posts....  Injuries are a part of the game, for sure.  Depth at skilled positions kicks in when the injury bug bites....  We know about Millsaps 2nd QB (SCAC O-player of week last week),,, what about DePauw's rushing #2???

Comments?

[Ron Boerger]

I know the DePauw guys have more of an answer, but the stats and game writeup from last week's game had Dorrius Ford as the feature back in place of Marks.  20 carries, 75 yards, long of 12; scored both touchdowns.   In the two prior games, 4 carries for 23 yards including one carry of 24.  Ford is a 5'9", 195 pound senior. 

Barrington Packnet (5'5", 180, FY) also saw significant action with 10 carries for 43 yards. long of 12.  It was his first action of the season. 

[DPU3619]

I've got your back, Ron.

You've honestly got three or four choices.  Dorrius Ford is the smaller, faster, more experienced back.  Very explosive.  Very light on his feet and faster than all get out.  The only other senior in the backfield aside from Marks.  Doesn't break nearly as many tackles as Marks, but I'm not sure you'd expect him to do that, either.  As Ron mentioned, went for 76 yards on 20 carries with a couple of scores last week.

I did not see Barrington Packnett (if that is your real name), as he did not play in the Centre game.  Seems to be cut from the same mold, though.  Listed at 5'5" (!), 180.

From a bigger back standpoint, you've got both Elijah Campbell (who I really liked in the Centre game).  Good "downhill" runner.  Curtis Moore is also a choice.  Both guys are essentially cut from the Marks mold, both about 6'0" and 210, give or take.  Obviously a bit unpolished compared to #31, however.